Brandon Boston Jr.

Brandon Boston Jr. is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. He was drafted into the National Basketball Association in 2021, selected in the second round by the Memphis Grizzlies who then traded him to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Brandon Elliot Boston Jr. was born on November 28, 2001, in Norcross, Georgia in the United States of America. He stands 198 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 85 kg. He is right-handed and he played small forward and shooting guard.

He is known for keeping a dollar bill in his shoes during games for good luck. In 2021, he witnessed the car crash that killed teammate Terrence Clarke.

High School and College Career

He attended Norcross High School in Norcross, Georgia. Later, he transferred to Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, California. In 2020, he was named California Mr. Basketball. That same year, he was also named a McDonald’s All-American.

Later, he committed to play college basketball for the University of Kentucky and was there from 2020 to 2021.

Professional Career

Boston turned pro in 2021. He was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. The team then traded him to the Los Angeles Clippers.

While with the Grizzlies, he was also assigned to play for their NBA G League affiliate team, the Agua Caliente Clippers. In 2022, he helped the team win the 2022 G League Winter Showcase.

Career Highlights

• 2020 - McDonald's All-American
• 2020 - California Mr. Basketball